Vietnam’s GDP in 2025 is forecast to grow 6.7%, with growth easing from 7.5% year-on-year in the first half to 6.1% in the second half, according to Standard Chartered’s latest macroeconomic update released on December 12.

The report highlighted that Vietnam’s economic growth has remained resilient. Exports enjoyed annual growth of 14.9% in the first 10 months of the year, while imports grew by 16.8%, with electronics exports and imports continuing their recovery.

The manufacturing sector has experienced solid growth, and relatively accommodative monetary policy may have also contributed to the economic recovery, according to the bank.

Foreign investment appetite remains strong, as indicated by inward FDI flows. Disbursed FDI increased by 8.8% year-on-year while pledged FDI rose by 1.9% in the same period.

The manufacturing sector accounted for 62.6% of total pledged FDI during that period, while the real estate sector's share was 19%, increasing from a year earlier.